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Hate Seaming? Let Sew-as-You-Go Do the Work

Skip the hassle of hand-sewing seams! Discover Sew-as-You-Go, the technique that lets you knit seams directly for faster, polished finishes.

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Machine Knitting Tips

Stay Connected: How to Reach Knit It Now

Explore 7 simple ways to connect with Knit It Now, including email, chat, and snail mail. We're here to help machine knitters succeed!

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Top 5 Blog Posts of 2024 from Knit It Now: Highlights for Machine Knitters
Machine Knitting Tips
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Top 5 Blog Posts of 2024

Discover 2024’s top 5 knitting posts, packed with expert tips, creative ideas, and techniques to boost your machine knitting skills and confidence!

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Machine Knitting Tips
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2024 Year in Review: Updates at Knit It Now

Explore Knit It Now's 2024 updates: Inbox Archive, Make & Master Guides, new tools, patterns, and resources—crafted to elevate your machine knitting!

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DesignaKnit Tips and Tricks
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Save Your Project: How to Protect Your Knitting When Taking Breaks

Machine Knitting Tips: Protect Your Work During Breaks: Learn simple, effective steps to protect your machine knitting during breaks and avoid distortion. Includes tips for ribber knitting too

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Machine Knitting Tips
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My lightbulb moment

For years, I've been teaching machine knitting my way ...But recently, I've had conversations that changed everything.

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Machine Knitting Tips
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Swatching is NOT a waste of yarn

She skipped one critical thing that led to tears...

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Machine Knitting Success Stories
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Clever Details Make This Sweater Shine

What happens when you combine self-striping yarn with thoughtful stitch pattern? Cheryl's latest sweater shows us how simple design choices can transform basic elements into something extraordinary

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Knitting Machine Yarn
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How to Make Smart Substitutions for Machine Knitters

My favorite yarn is discontinued .. what can I substitute?

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Carolyn wearing her completed tuck stitch sweater, with close-up views showing the hand-knit ribbed button band and pocket detail. The modern design features clean, ribbing-free hems
Machine Knitting Success Stories
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Never Give Up: How Carolyn Conquered Her Sweater Challenge

Shared success from a fellow knitter. Lesson shared: Don't Give Up!

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Knitwear Design
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Cardigan Band Styles

Classic cardigan style sweaters can be finished 2 ways. If you've never noticed, take some time to study ready-to-wear styles and browse Ravelry or other knitting sites.

Which do you prefer?

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A knitted swatch with measurement markers placed to check gauge, demonstrating how swatching helps plan projects and test stitch patterns.
Machine Knitting Tips
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The Lessons this Swatch Taught Me

I'm planning a hand-knit blanket for my college-age granddaughter and almost skipped the swatch. The first swatch showed I didn't have the patience for the complex stitch pattern but confirmed I loved the yarn. After frogging it, I started fresh with new enthusiasm and I was armed with information to plan and chart my blanket pattern.

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